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Wilmington Weather: Moderate drizzle, High of 87°F
June 17, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — Moderate drizzle expected today with a high of 87°F and a low of 72°F.
Today's Forecast — Wednesday, June 17
- Conditions: Moderate drizzle
- High / Low: 87°F / 72°F
- Wind: SW 15 mph, gusts to 29 mph
- Precipitation: 41% chance, 0.03 inches expected over 1 hours
- UV Index: 7.25 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 04:59 / 19:25
- Daylight: 14.4 hours (6.4 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Feels-like swing: up to 92°F.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.25; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Feels Like: 74°F to 92°F (wind chill / heat index)
- Humidity: 66%
- Dew Point: Up to 71°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 76°F, 33% chance of precipitation, winds 11 mph, 75% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Mainly clear, 85°F, 12% chance of precipitation, winds 13 mph, 55% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 79°F, winds 10 mph, 76% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 31 (peak 43) — Good
- PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³
Tomorrow's Outlook
Thunderstorm with a high of 93°F and a low of 75°F. 17% chance of precipitation.
Forecast data provided by Open-Meteo. Air quality data from Open-Meteo Air Quality API. For severe weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.
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